What is the Spanish word for "expect"?

Learn how to say "expect" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

expect

Spanish

esperar

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Alternative translations of "expect"

suponer
anticipar
presumir
prever

Examples of how to use "expect" in Spanish

English
What do you expect to find there?
Spanish
¿Qué esperas encontrar allí?
English
I expect good news today.
Spanish
Espero buenas noticias hoy.
English
She expected a call yesterday.
Spanish
Ella esperaba una llamada ayer.
English
They are expecting their guests now.
Spanish
Ellos están esperando a sus invitados ahora.
English
We have expected delays before.
Spanish
Ya hemos esperado retrasos antes.

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